- Assist in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements and budget performance
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards tax rules, regulations, and systems of internal control
- Manage all accounting transactions
- Prepare budget forecasts
- Publish financial statements in time
- Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
- Ensure timely bank payments
- Aid in the implementation of new accounting policies, standards, and guidelines
- Provide accurate, timely, and relevant recording, reporting, and analysis of financial information
- Identify areas for improvement and implement improvements to processes
Qualifications for Accountant
- Membership in ICAN, ANAN, or any other applicable professional body is a plus.
- School degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 1-2 years in accounting/finance experience
- Advanced skills and knowledge of Excel, as well as other Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with accounting software
- Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization
- Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation
- Highly detail-oriented
- Work experience as an Accountant
- Minimum of 2 years post-NYSC work experience
- Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is an Office Accountant?
An Office Accountant is a staff that is responsible for providing a variety of accounting and financial-related administrative services at the office.
What Services do office accountants Provide?
Some of these services are accounts processing, auditing financial documents, researching and resolving issues or discrepancies with clients’ accounts, responding to client requests and inquiries and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns, and taking care of bill pay or invoices.
What skills should an Office Accountant have?
As an office Accountant, if you want to be successful, you should have an idea of General Business Practices, Time Management Skills, previous experience with a previous bookkeeping position, the ability to Prepare Financial Statements, the ability to Analyze Data, Accounting Organizational Skills, and a wide knowledge in Microsoft Excel and other accounting management software.
Who does the Accountant work with?
In a small business or a startup company, an office Accountant normally works with a storekeeper, HR, or the manager especially if it is a large corporation. Accountants usually also work with team leaders to audit financial records on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis.
Can You be a virtual assistant as an accountant?
Yes. your company is allowed to hire a virtual assistant in the accounting niche. You don’t have to get an accountant on the staff list, remember that if you’re not ready to add an accountant’s salary to your payroll, you can always outsource. When you outsource your accounting work to an on-demand professional, you pay for only the expected time you need, which might just be a few hours a week or a month.
